About Us
The UL Foundation was born out of a bold idea: that art, design, and cultural identity could become powerful tools for giving back. As a college student, I created a video to pitch a logo concept to my university—a moment that planted the first seed for what would become the UL Foundation. That early video, later restored with the help of HandBrake, still captures the spirit of what we stand for today: vision, identity, and purposeful creation. While my university later chose a different logo and direction, that exploration laid the groundwork for the independent identity the UL Foundation embodies today.
Originally registered as a nonprofit multimedia design company, the UL Foundation was designed to give back through art, music, fashion, and culture. Today, it has evolved into the philanthropic arm of Air Gumbo, reflecting a mission that is deeper and wider than ever.
Though the organization is formally titled UL Foundation, in spirit, it stands for Universal Love. That belief runs through every project we support—from cultural preservation and educational equity to artistic expression and design for social impact.
We don’t just give—we build.
We don’t just create—we uplift.
We don’t just serve—we love.
If you've ever believed that creativity can heal, that culture can empower, and that love can lead—then you already believe in the UL Foundation.
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The original UL logo I designed was a living identity—constantly evolving, much like MTV’s dynamic brand language. It challenged the university’s traditional approach to branding and highlighted the power of storytelling through visual transformation. That idea—of design as motion, identity as energy—still fuels everything the UL Foundation stands for.
Notice of Independence
The UL Foundation (ULFoundation.org)
is an independent nonprofit organization founded in 1994 by former college students for current college students.
It is solely affiliated with Air Gumbo Inc., a Louisiana-based cultural and aviation enterprise.
This alignment defines all initiatives and partnerships, reflecting a shared commitment to innovation,
education, and community uplift.
Donations to the UL Foundation are accepted only in direct support of the Foundation’s independent mission and programs. Contributions must be made voluntarily and without reference to, or on behalf of, any external entities. Any funds received outside the Foundation’s mission will be respectfully declined or refunded.
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Founded in 1994, UL Foundation is an independent nonprofit entity
affiliated solely with Air Gumbo, Inc.
Privacy Policy
Donation Information
The UL Foundation accepts donations securely through PayPal. As part of this service, donations may also be made via Venmo using PayPal’s integrated checkout system.
We do not independently collect or store donor names, addresses, or payment details on our website. All payment processing is handled by PayPal and governed by their privacy and compliance policies. This includes donor identity information collected for purposes such as fraud prevention, anti-money laundering regulations, and government reporting requirements.
The UL Foundation may access donor details through PayPal only when necessary for legal compliance or verification. We do not use donor data for marketing, sharing, or any third-party communications.
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Welcome to the UL Foundation website. By accessing this site, you agree to the following terms, which are designed to protect both our mission and our visitors.
1. Respectful and Secure Use
This website exists for lawful, respectful, and security-conscious engagement only. As a mission-driven organization, we expect all users to reflect those same values.
- Any attempt to compromise our systems, extract data, or disrupt functionality will result in immediate restriction and may be reported.
- Automated scraping, spoofing, and surveillance attempts are strictly prohibited.
- We reserve the right to block, ban, or report misuse in any form.
2. We Don’t Sell or Share Your Data
We are not in the business of exploiting your trust.
- We do not sell or share user data—ever.
- No behavioral tracking, ad profiling, or data harvesting occurs on this site.
- Any security logging or monitoring exists solely to protect against misuse or unauthorized access.
3. Donations & Third-Party Processors
All donations are securely processed by PayPal, which may include Venmo through PayPal’s integration.
- We do not store donor financial information on our site.
- Donor information is managed by PayPal under their own privacy and compliance standards.
- The UL Foundation may access donor records only when legally required.
See our Privacy Policy for more details.
4. Ownership of Content
All materials on this website—including text, logos, graphics, and design—are the exclusive property of the UL Foundation or licensed for use. Reproduction or redistribution without written permission is prohibited.
5. Policy Changes
We may revise these Terms from time to time. Continued use of this website implies acceptance of any updates.
6. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms, please contact:
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